{"product_id":"morrissey-first-of-the-gang-to-die-12-single-vinyl","title":"Morrissey - First Of The Gang To Die 12\" Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9a2428b3-24ee-4c26-a57d-270212410d55\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morrissey\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Of The Gang To Die\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack Records \/ Sanctuary Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATKXS 011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eOriginal Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"220\"\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eFirst Of The Gang To Die\u003c\/em\u003e was released in 2004 as the second single from Morrissey's acclaimed comeback album \u003cem data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eYou Are The Quarry\u003c\/em\u003e. Inspired by the life of Hector Lavoe and the Latin American gang culture of Los Angeles, the song combines Morrissey's unmistakable storytelling with an uplifting, anthemic melody and became one of the standout tracks of his solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"922\"\u003ePraised for its infectious energy and memorable chorus, the single reached the UK Top 10 and remains one of Morrissey's most popular solo recordings. This original 12-inch release is highly sought after by fans and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zo24gx\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"946\"\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e2004 UK 12-inch pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e released on \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eAttack Records \/ Sanctuary Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogue number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eATKXS 011\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued in the original picture sleeve, this edition features exclusive live recordings unavailable on the studio album. 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